Daijiworld Media Network - Mysuru (MS)

Mysuru, Jan 20: "The situation of 17 MLAs, who deserted Congress and JD(S) and joined hands with BJP to bring down the coalition government, is pathetic. They have become insignificant for BJP after winning the elections," said former chief minister and senior Congress leader of Karnataka Siddaramaiah ridiculing the BJP.

Siddaramaiah further said, "These 17 MLAs did not even get the opportunity to meet Amit Shah, when he arrived in the state last week. If the Cabinet gets extended leaving out the dissident MLAs, a huge volcano is going to erupt in BJP. It is not possible to give ministership to all the MLAs, who have won the elections. MLA Vishwanath has already warned BJP that he needs minister post at any cost. Wait and watch what dramas are going to unfold in future.

"There is no government and zero governance in the state. Six months have elapsed since BJP has come to power here. But actually it feels that there is no ruling government at all in the state. Yediyurappa is just roaming around telling lies over lies. Still the Cabinet is not formed. The government is yet to take off,” he said.

Responding to a query with regards to the appointment of KPCC president, Siddaramaiah said, "The matter will be decided by the Congress high command. I have informed the high command the name of the person to whom the reign should be handed over to. I have also asked the high command for an immediate appointment. But it is not possible to say who will be given the position. But the formation of Cabinet of BJP is more important than the appointment of KPCC president."